Lebanon · Banking & Payments

Whish Money

A leading Lebanese digital wallet and money transfer app, widely used amid the country's banking sector challenges.

What it helps with

Receiving money from abroadCash in dollars.
Paying billsPhone and utilities.
Cash at many pointsAgents nationwide.

About Whish Money

Whish Money is a Lebanese fintech app offering a digital wallet for money transfers, bill payments, and online shopping, which has grown significantly in popularity as many Lebanese turned to digital alternatives during the country's ongoing banking crisis.

Key Features

Digital Wallet: Hold and manage a digital balance for payments and transfers without needing a traditional bank account.
Money Transfers: Send and receive money domestically and internationally.
Bill Payments: Pay utility bills and other recurring payments directly through the app.
Online Shopping Integration: Use your Whish balance for purchases at partner online merchants.

How to Get Started

Download the Whish Money app and register with your phone number.
Complete identity verification as required to unlock full features.
Add funds to your wallet through supported deposit methods.
Use the app for transfers, bill payments, and online purchases.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Whish transfers are collected with an ID or passport.
Payment: Since the 2019 banking crisis Lebanon runs largely on cash US dollars; many places price in both dollars and lira.

Local number needed Local ID needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Whish Money work with a foreign bank card in Lebanon?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Whish Money available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Whish Money?: Yes, Whish Money requires a local phone number to register.
Do I need local ID or residency for Whish Money?: Yes, Whish Money requires local ID or residency status.
Where can I use Whish Money?: iOS · Android
How much does Whish Money cost?: Fees per transfer or payment